Tag: Spotswood
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Two dozen people charged in financial fraud network
Twenty-four people have been charged with participating in a large-scale international bank fraud ring that operated a million-dollar scheme to steal from banks and corporations. The individuals were charged on June 14 during an investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations-Newark Division, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey…
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Local blood drives scheduled throughout June
New Jersey Blood Services will hold the following local blood drives: 2-8 p.m. June 17 at Clara Barton First Aid Squad, 1079 Amboy Ave., Edison; 1-7 p.m. June 23 at the South Brunswick Public Works and Utilities Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction; 2-8 p.m. June 24 at Spotswood VFW Post 4589, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood;…
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Senior Prom bridges gap between generations
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — High school students were not the only ones who got the opportunity to enjoy prom celebrations recently. Members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) from Memorial Middle School held a “Senior Prom” where they invited senior citizens from Spotswood and Helmetta to a night of music and dancing.…
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Performers with special needs steal the spotlight through TA-DA! Productions
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three years ago, Debbie Goncalves’ dream came true with the creation of TA-DA! Productions, a place where those with special needs shine in the spotlight. The mission of TA-DA!, or Theatre Adapted for Different Abilities, is to provide teens and adults with special needs a unique, creative…
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ShopRite of Spotswood participating in fundraiser for veterans
ShopRite of Spotswood will take part in the company’s eighth annual Veterans Fundraising Campaign, collecting donations at checkout and hosting in-store activities to raise funds through Aug. 15. Since the campaign’s 2009 inception, ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. has raised more than $2.1 million for local veterans’ organizations within the communities its stores serve. In 2015, ShopRite raised more…
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Spotswood High’s Hole-in-One Club to hold golf outing
The 2016 Spotswood High School Hole-in-One Club will hold a golf outing to benefit the varsity golf team, which is mostly funded by club parents, on July 25 at the Rossmoor Golf Course, Clubhouse Road, Monroe. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. There will be refreshments at 2:30…
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Spotswood schools recognized for social media outreach
Scott Rocco, superintendent of the Spotswood School District, received a third-place award for Social Media in the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) Awards. The event awarded school communications professionals for their outstanding print and electronic collateral used in educational communications programs or campaigns. The ceremony was held at Rowan University on May 20.…
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Spotswood church plants hope for those in need
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — While most residents contribute canned food to food pantries, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spotswood began planting a garden in which fresh produce would be donated to a local food pantry. “No one could really bring fresh produce, so we thought if we could have a garden…
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Rummage Sale set for June 3, 4
The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., across from the post office, will hold its annual Rummage Sale 4-8 p.m. June 3 and 10 a.m.-noon June 4. For more information, call the church at 732-251-9277 or Judie at 609-235-5960.
